Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream is the defacto resource for parents who have a teen or young adult child who's misusing drugs or alcohol, hosted by Brenda Zane. Brenda is a Mayo Clinic Certified health & wellness coach, CRAFT-trained Parent Coach, and mom of a son who nearly lost his life to addiction. Guests include addiction, prevention, and treatment experts, family members impacted by their loved one's substance use, and wellness and self-care specialists. You'll also hear heartfelt messages from me, your host. It's a safe, nurturing respite from the chaos and confusion you live with. We gather in our private communities between the episodes in The Stream community for moms. Learn more at www.hopestreamcommunity.org/the-stream/.
Show episodes
What I Wish Someone Had Told Me: A Heart-to-Heart for Parents in the Trenches of a Child’s Substance Misuse, with Brenda Zane
EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this intimate episode, I open up about the hard-earned wisdom I"ve gathered since 2013 when my son"s high-risk lifestyle and substance use changed the trajectory of our family forever. I share the words I desperately needed to hear during those nights when I stared at the ceiling, shame keeping
Coming Full Circle: A Mother's 10-Year Journey with Teen Addiction, and The Surprising Destination
ABOUT THE EPISODE: The worst day of Barbara’s life came just before spring break of her son’s 4th grade year, which he spent in a psychiatric ward. At age 12, he began using marijuana, and the familiar cycle of problems only continued from there – multiple schools, multiple treatment programs, sleepless nights, and ost
EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Eight years ago a miracle happened. Today’s episode is one from the vault - originally published in 2021, which I’m resharing today in honor of my son’s eight year anniversary of starting a new life. While it’s longer than my usual episodes, this series of story chapters allows you to drop into the
How to Support Without Sacrificing: Parenting Strategies for Navigating Your Child's Addiction Recovery, with Brenda Zane
In this snack-sized episode, I share three concepts to help parents navigate the stormy waters of having a teen or young adult child who struggles with substance misuse and mental health issues. I emphasize the importance of self-care and separation from external chaos to maintain emotional stability and effectively s
Unbroken: A Mother's Story of Parenting Beyond Alcohol's Generational Grip - A Hopestream Family Story
ABOUT THE EPISODE: As Patrina"s daughter began her college life, their relationship and communication remained strong. They met weekly, usually grabbing a bite to eat or going to a sporting event while talking about life. Even so, Patrina was starting to notice some things that were a little off: her daughter would ma
Holding Space: Parenting and Addiction Recovery - The Ongoing Inner Work, with Cathy Cioth
EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this deeply personal episode, Cathy and I peel back the layers of what parent support looks like during your child"s long-term recovery, sharing some intimate "what if" questions that continue to echo in our minds. Drawing from our own experiences with three kids in recovery, we explore the nua